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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1920
Page
1
Washington reports a Vera Cruz garrison revolt and evacuation, with Carranza reportedly fleeing the capital. Rebel leaders claim progress toward Piedras Negras and Matamoros as border tensions rise and U S lines brace for clashes.
SPOOKTON Mo MayMrs Decker charged with the murder of her husband by alleged poisoning was released on bonds of 15 pending her preliminary hearing May 03. She says she is innocent. Viscera from Mrs King Bruce, who died ten days after Decker, is undergoing analysis. Decker became Bruce’s housekeeper soon after Mrs Bruce’s death.
Six robbers and two outside confederates held up Drovers' National Bank in East St. Louis at 9:30 AM taking about $19,000. Police pursued across bridges. one robber was killed in National City, another captured, five others fled. Frank Fars tick identified, James Clay Wood killed. Robbers used revolvers. President Melvin Patterson and bank examiner were among hostages.
In Washington on May 8, bankers argued private investment could not cover all railroad needs and opposed new capital loans. Jerome Hanner and Leeb and Company urged aid to create better terminals and speed equipment under contract, while others criticized tax deals and financing options as insufficient to meet demand.
CTU AGO May 8 The hearing of the Western United States Gas and Electric Company for authority to raise rates reopened as the state utilities commission orders proceedings. Boston May 9 Wailsen, the New middleweight champion, announced through his manager that he would rest for a month and be ready to defend his title, saying he has received many challenges from boxers and promoters.
The Department of Health orders funeral procedures across the state as undertakers act for relatives to identify remains while bodies are viewed publicly, with statewide notices about the process and safety steps.
Dustier attorney Charles Foclyne presided at a meeting in Chicago with about 60 wholesale sugar dealers to discuss stabilizing sugar prices. The group planned a friendly conference to seek a fair price for sugar and hoped to reach an agreement.
A Missouri storm caused one death and extensive crop destruction, including hundreds of acres of strawberries, oats, wheat, and other crops. A farmer, J Perron, was killed in the storm that also damaged a county church and a home. In New York City, the Desatera' association of America was ordered dissolved by Federal Judge Augustus N Hand under the Sherman antitrust act.
Mexican rebels cut the national railway line between Mexico City and the U S border at Lamparzos, blocking a 400 reinforcements train and severing telegraph wires. Customs guards split from Carranza forces, with reports of a possible attack on Nuevo Laredo. General Resnaldo Garea said 600 loyal troops remained to maintain order.
Reported winners in the first airplane field meet include Reserve Army fliers with top honors. A crash during the alert competition led to a pilot being transported to a field hospital. details remain unclear and officials await further reports.
A pilot at Mineola New York raises a new world altitude record at Mitchell Field. The event, witnessed by the American Flying Club, notes the plane reaching a height of TOG feet with three prizes awarded to the aviator.
A period report from May 8 cites national and state banks being asked to submit statements. The Springfield audit requests the condition of all state banks as of May 4, with officials noting compliance and responsiveness across institutions.
Orange City resident Tohn J. Lyftogt died Friday after attempting to swallow a golf ball sized stone. Medical attempts to remove the stone failed, and subsequent complications damaged the esophagus, leading to death.
Indictments against 124 bituminous coal miners and operators in Indiana were challenged in federal court. Led by Charles Evans Hughes, motions allege Lever Act sections violate due process and free the accused from charges. They argue the period tied to presidential regulation made sections 4 9 and 26 inoperative and the cases defective.
In Bloomington a jury in the Stranse case disagreed and was discharged after a long trial. The defendant faced murder charges tied to events in Peoria and Berne Meade. The court reported the jurors could not reach a verdict and a new trial was considered.
Decatur, UK May reports a man named Matthews and his companion Frank Wollorniel were killed when a fast passenger train struck their car at Bell Crossing near Matthew Friday afternoon. The car was demolished and gas ignited, burning the bodies.
Report from Beards Town dated May 8 describes a river search after two men disappeared while inspecting flattened pants. Authorities and volunteers aided as winter harvest costs and farm stock values are noted in the surrounding text. The account mentions crops, harvest timing, and local conditions, with no clear resolution of the missing persons.
The Senate Republican Steering Committee agreed to bring the Knox peace plan to a final vote within a few days after continuous debate. Senator Metember of North Dakota will oppose the resolution while Senator Hitchcock plans a major brief. Senator Lodge will close for Republican advocates as Democratic leader Senator Hitchcock also plans to speak on the treaty. The committee set aside today to block the dye industry protection bill, deeming passage unlikely.
Washington May 8 The country press pictured by editorial leader Freday Cortland Snath of New York testified before a senate investigative committee that the paper market has been cornered and prices driven higher by print paper interests. He warned that many small town papers would fail without quick relief and urged government action to curb profiteering while noting pulp substitutes as potential relief.
HSCAGO May 6 S Davald Ro Fer nan president of the Natomab Cite Bath told the Western Society of Engineers that the nation is entering the peak of a restless period caused by the rail strike. He said conditions are improving and strikes are not helping, noting that a return to prewar production is possible with deflation curbed by the Federal Reserve system.
In Pontiac Michigan Mas So Aivy in vivemit court late Friday found Anson Best guilty of the murder of Miss Vera Someh eeder. The body was found near an unoccupied dwelling in the district. Best was sentenced to life on the Marquette case.
Two workers were burned in an explosion at the McCantbs Proadkiring and Refining plant in East St Louis on Friday. Authorities estimated the damage at $40,000 as the investigation proceeds.
In Washington a Senate row erupts as Republican Senator Ren v on accuses Dupont interests of threatening to attack General Wood's campaign to advance a dye-stuff bill. Senator Kenyon quotes a Dupont letter calling it a threat while Senator Moses backs Wood's position. The exchange highlights pressures from business interests amid wartime industry aims and national prepardness debates.
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